Teachers

Connecticut History Day is an academic program for students in grades 6-12.  It can be offered in a variety of settings: public, private, parochial, or home school. Educators offer the program in a variety of settings, including as part of in-class curriculum, as an independent project, an after-school program or club, or as an assignment for a gifted or talented program.

Why do History Day with your students?  

  • History Day supports CT's Social Studies Frameworks, as well as the C3 Inquiry Arc
  • Teachers can shape the program to fit their classroom needs.
  • Students take ownership of their work. The program empowers them to make choices.
  • Students learn historical research and analytical skills.
  • Students dive deeper into historical content.
  • History Day prepares students to be ready for college, a career and citizenship
  • The program fosters cooperative learning.

If you have questions about how Connecticut History Day can benefit you and your students, contact:
Rebecca Taber

(860) 240-5342
info@historydayct.org

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